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The following Student Health and Safety information about the spread of Norovirus is provided to Parents and Guardians from the Davis Joint Unified School District:

Yolo County Gastrointestinal (GI) Outbreak According to the Yolo County Health Department hundreds of students, teachers, and school staff are sick with stomach cramps, vomiting, and/or diarrhea in schools throughout Yolo County and the number is increasing each day. In Davis schools we have limited cases, but are seeing more students and staff having to stay home with symptoms each day.

Facts from County Health experts:

The outbreak is most likely caused by the Norovirus which is highly contagious.

Norovirus commonly spreads through touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, close contact with someone who is infected, or eating contaminated food or drink.

Symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.

Symptoms last for 1-3 days. However, after symptoms go away, people are still highly infectious, especially the first 48 hours. There is no treatment for Norovirus.

More information about Norovirus, please visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/Norovirus Information about Norovirus and templates for letters and guidance is also available by clicking on “Communicable Disease Investigation and Control” on the Yolo County website.

The Yolo County Public Health Officer states the following actions be taken to prevent further spread of the infection:

Students, Teachers, and School Staff should stay home if there is any sign of illness such as stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

Stay home for an additional 48 hours after symptoms are gone. Even though you feel better, you still carry the virus and can infect other people.

Wash your hands frequently throughout the day with soap and water.

Clean contaminated surfaces regularly with appropriate disinfectant.

Do not prepare food and drink for others if you are sick.

Report to school front office if your student has fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or stomach pain.

Questions related to symptoms and treatment should be directed to your primary care provider or clinic.